Community Impact
University Celebrates the Inauguration of the Sixteenth President
With a large contingent from the Greek community in attendance, the new president joked that he would need to call the ceremony “My Big Fat Greek Inauguration” -- a nod to the hit movie of nearly the same name.
October 4, 2019 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Community Conversations Allow UConn Health to ‘Reach the Unreachable’
Navigating the healthcare system sometimes begins with securing the basic need of transportation to the medical center. Through its community outreach, UConn Health facilitates that process.
October 1, 2019 | Delker Vardilos
Career and Technical H.S. Grads Have More Initial Earning Power, Study Says
The alternative pathway for high school students generates positive educational and labor market outcomes, says new UConn study.
September 23, 2019 | Combined Reports
Cognitive Garden Takes Root at UConn Avery Point
A brand-new garden at UConn Avery Point is designed to help children learn through using experience.
September 19, 2019 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Hurting the Planet is not Only Bad for Humanity, It Can Be Bad for Business
An argument could be made that socially responsible investing and sustainable finance will need to dramatically grow in order to avert the next financial crisis, says Stephen Park of UConn.
September 11, 2019 | Tom Kertscher, freelance reporter
Occupational Illnesses in Connecticut Decrease
The most recent data available indicate workplace-related illnesses have gone down in Connecticut, according to UConn Health experts.
September 2, 2019 | Lauren Woods
Glimpse An Internship
Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21 (BUS) recently completed an internship at Stanley Black & Decker, an opportunity which he identified during the School of Business' 'Career Tuesdays.'
August 30, 2019 | Angelina Reyes
UConn Extension Produces Bumper Crop of Urban Farmers
UConn Extension's urban agriculture program brings fresh produce - and the skills to grow it - to Connecticut cities.
August 30, 2019 | Sara Putnam
UConn Steers the Way to Shellfish Farms
Connecticut's coastline hosts a growing aquaculture industry, which UConn Extension educators promote alongside farmers of oysters, clams, fish, and seaweeds.
August 29, 2019 | Elaina Hancock
The Husky Ticket Project
UConn trio launched a nonprofit that provides free UConn football and basketball tickets to deserving young fans.
August 28, 2019 | Camila Vallejo ’19 (CLAS)